Keyboard For Dummies
Description
Discover the keyboard that's right for you, whatever your budget!
Looking for a fun, challenging, and rewarding new instrument to play? Thinking about the piano but don't necessarily have the room or the budget to put one in your home?
Then grab a copy of the second edition of Keyboard For Dummies! In the book, acclaimed music technologist and keyboardist Jerry Kovarsky explores the wide variety of keyboards available, their sounds and features, and how to find the one that's right for you.
This book walks you through the basics of keyboard playing, from hand and finger placement, to reading music, understanding rhythm and the basics of chords and harmony. Then, take on the fundamentals of sound editing, using effects, and recording your music. You'll learn how to hook up a keyboard to your computer, iPad or smartphone using both wired and Bluetooth technologies.
Inside the book:
- Tips for choosing the right keyboard for you and keeping it in good condition
- Step-by-step tutorials to teach you keyboard hand placement and basic keyboard technique
- Suggestions for playing the most common keyboard sounds
- Playing along with rhythm patterns and auto-accompaniment
- Help with recording and editing songs
- Recommended online resources and example audio tracks
Whether you're a total keyboard novice or a more experienced piano player seeking to explore electronic keyboards, Keyboard For Dummies is the easy-to-read and fun guide to the instrument that you've been waiting for.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Keyboards 5
Chapter 1: Living in a Keyboard World 7
Chapter 2: So Many Keyboards, So Little Time 15
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Keyboard for You 41
Chapter 4: Setting Up and Caring For Your Keyboard 61
Part 2: Dipping Your Toes Fingers into Music Basics 79
Chapter 5: Musical Notation: Decoding the Musical Language 81
Chapter 6: Developing Your Fingering and Basic Technique 101
Chapter 7: Going Chord Crazy 115
Part 3: Using Common Keyboard Features. 127
Chapter 8: Selecting and Playing Sounds 129
Chapter 9: Using Effects to Enhance Your Sound 145
Chapter 10: Jamming with the Drummer: Playing Along to Rhythm Patterns 159
Chapter 11: Join The Band! Adding Accompaniment 173
Chapter 12: Exploring Arpeggiation 195
Part 4: Moving into More-Advanced Keyboard Features 205
Chapter 13: Laying Down Tracks: Recording Your Playing 207
Chapter 14: Editing Sounds 229
Chapter 15: Teacher Included: Using Onboard Learning Systems 249
Chapter 16: The Computer Connection: Using Software to Enhance Your Music Making 257
Part 5: The Part of Tens 273
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Keyboard Shopping 275
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Enhance Your Playing Experience 281
Appendix: Discovering What’s on the Audio Tracks 287
Index 293
Jerry Kovarsky is a veteran product management professional with Casio, Ensoniq and Korg, and an acclaimed music and technology author.
Your hands-on guide to learning the keyboard
Looking for a fun and rewarding new instrument to play? Grab a copy of the second edition of Keyboard For Dummies! Experienced keyboardist Jerry Kovarsky outlines the various types of electronic keyboards available, walks you through how to choose a keyboard that suits your budget and environment, and explains the skills you need to play it. The book also shows you how to edit sounds, use effects, and connect your keyboard to your device for recording your music. Keyboard For Dummies helps both total novices and experienced piano players explore the essentials of their electronic keyboards.
Inside…
PUBLISHER:
Wiley
ISBN-13:
9781394356829
BINDING:
Paperback
BISAC:
Music
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
Dimensions: 185.40(W) x Dimensions: 231.10(H) x Dimensions: 22.90(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General/Adult
LANGUAGE:
English